4
Mounting and Wiring
4.2.3
MECHATROLINK Connectors
4-10
( 2 ) Connection Procedure
The power supply terminal has a removable connector. Use the following procedure to wire the
terminal to the power supply connector. Use 0.2 mm
2
to 0.51 mm
2
(AWG24 to AWG20) twisted-pair
cable.
1.
Strip approx.6.5 mm the end of the wire.
2.
Open the wire insert opening on the terminal with the tool shown in Fig. A or Fig. B.
3.
Insert the wire into the opening and then close the opening by releasing the lever or
removing the screwdriver.
4.2.3 MECHATROLINK Connectors
MECHATROLINK connector is used to connect the MP2300 and the SERVOPACKs and distributed
I/O via MECHATROLINK cables.
( 1 ) Specifications and Pin Arrangement
Fig. A (with lever) Fig. B (with screwdriver)
6.5 mm
Name
Connector
Name
No. of
Pins
Connector Model
Module Cable Manufacturer
MECHATROLINK
Connector
M-I/II
4
USB-AR41-T11 DUSB-APA41B1-C50 DDK Ltd.
Pin Number
Signal
Name
Description
1
(NC)
Not used.
2
/DATA
Signal
−
3
DATA
Signal +
4
SH
Not used.
Shell
Shield
Connects the shield wire.